Crowder College recently was the recipient of the single largest appropriation ever received. The Department of Labor on February 12, 2010 awarded the college a grant of $3,576,759.69 for three years to help establish and expand programs in the health care industry.

As soon as she heard the news Cindy Branscum, Crowder's grant writer and project director, said, Its exciting for Neosho, for Crowder, our students, for high school students who will be coming to us. Its great!

In addition to expanding existing programs in nursing and allied health the college will implement programs for assistants in occupational therapy and physical therapy. Branscum's work will begin immediately in preparation for programs to start in the fall of 2011.

Crowder Colleges four campuses (Neosho, Nevada, Cassville and Webb City) are well positioned between two large medical communities in Joplin, MO and Northwest Arkansas. The lack of personnel to fill much needed positions opens a world of opportunities for potential students.

Crowder Colleges successful nursing program serves as an anchor program to the entire health science division with years of program management, industry partnerships and student data management experience. Nursing programs are currently operated in Neosho, Nevada and Cassville. One of the key elements is working with partners in the nine county service area to provide educational opportunities for individuals to enter and advance in health care careers.

Dr. Alan Marble, president of Crowder College, stated, Were happy to get it. We think it will do a lot for our community to help people go to work in the health care industry.

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